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Perfectly Ordinary People by Nick Alexander, Nick Alexander
3 reviews
alex_767's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book was amazing, would definitely recommend.
Graphic: Homophobia, Violence, Torture, Rape, Genocide, Antisemitism, Physical abuse, War, Suicide, Racism, Death of parent, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
cturn's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I enjoyed this read a lot overall. It doesn't quite reach a full 4 stars for me as I didn't enjoy Ruth's story enough to rate it that high. In the middle especially, I was reading on through Ruth's story quickly to get back to reading through Genny's story. I understand the importance of Ruth's story to the novel, and how it served as the anchor to telling her father the truth about his life story, however I feel I would have enjoyed this book more if it was about Genny's story alone. Perhaps the book could have focussed on Genny's story and then wrapped up focusing on the impacts it had on Bill's outlook on life and his relationships with his family. This was an interesting read that I really struggled to put down, and I do recommend it, however it does come with some heavy scenes so do heed the trigger warnings.
Graphic: Antisemitism, Torture, Sexual violence, Mental illness, Rape, Body horror, Homophobia, War, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Suicide
Minor: Miscarriage
shortshortreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A fantastic story focusing on WWII and the difficulties faced by those who were targeted for their sexual orientation. The layout of the story focuses on Ruth who has uncovered some interviews and soon begins to uncover a lot of truths. Its set between two time periods where we go between Ruth and her life and Genevieve and Pierre.
I became attached to the characters and had to keep reading!
I became attached to the characters and had to keep reading!
Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Death, Antisemitism, Homophobia, Hate crime, Genocide, Excrement, Death of parent, and Blood
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